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Colletotrichum keratitis : A Rare but Definite Clinical Entity

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Colletotrichum spp. is an emerging pathogen which causes a variety of human infections. Only a few cases of Colletotrichum keratitis have been reported from India. We are reporting three cases of keratitis which were caused by three different species of Colletotrichum. Two of the three patients had a history of trauma and of a previous treatment with topical antibiotics. A direct microscopic examination of the corneas of all the three patients revealed fungal elements and Colletotrichum spp. grew in the culture. Two patients responded to topical anti - fungal therapy and the ulcer regressed, while the third patient failed to respond .The third patient was referred to a higher specialty centre for Keratoplasty.

Source: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH

DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2013/5513.3156

Authors: Shanmuga Vadivoo Natarajan, N Sasi Rekha, Rewa D Sharda, Niranjana Mahalingam

Institutions: Annapoorana Medical College and Hospitals, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Ocular Infections and Treatments

Subfield: Ophthalmology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $275